UAE residents can take the following official routes for short-term travel to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member countries. Note: Regulations may change; please check official links before traveling. 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Visa Type: eVisa for "GCC Residents" Validity: Usually 1 year (Multiple Entry) Permitted Stay: Maximum 90 days per entry Cost: Approximately 81 USD + service fee of 10.5 USD Apply through: 🔗 https://ksavisa.sa 🔗 https://visa.visitsaudi.com 🇴🇲 Oman Visa Type: Type 29A Tourist Visa (GCC Resident) Stay Duration: 28 days Condition: Only for approved professions (such as engineer, manager, doctor, and professional jobs) Cost: Approximately 5 Omani Rials (≈ 48 AED) Apply through: 🔗 https://evisa.rop.gov.om 🔗 https://evisa.rop.gov.om/en/frequently-asked-questions 🇶🇦 Qatar Visa Type: GCC Resident Entry eVisa (Code A2) Stay Duration: Usually 30 days, extendable Condition: Valid residency in one of the GCC countries (minimum 3 months), round-trip ticket, and confirmed accommodation Apply through: 🔗 https://hayya.qa 🔗 https://visitqatar.com/intl-en/plan-your-trip/visas 🇧🇭 Bahrain Visa Type: Multiple Entry Visit eVisa Stay Duration: 3 months Cost: Approximately 9 Bahraini Dinars (≈ 87 AED) Condition: Valid residency in one of the GCC countries and a round-trip ticket Apply through: 🔗 https://www.evisa.gov.bh 🔗 https://services.bahrain.bh/wps/portal/en/BSP/GSX-UI-EServiceDetails?esID=119 🇰🇼 Kuwait Visa Type: eVisa or Visa on Arrival for GCC Residents Stay Duration: Usually 90 days Condition: Valid residency (minimum 6 months) in one of the GCC countries Cost: 3 Kuwaiti Dinars (≈ 36 AED) Apply through: 🔗 https://kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw 🌍 GCC Unified / Grand Tourist Visa Plan: Similar to the Schengen Visa for travel between all GCC member countries with one visa Current Status: Preparing for pilot implementation in the fourth quarter of 2025 Estimated Cost: Approximately AED 367 (≈ 100 USD) according to Gulf News report.